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9.6.40.
The Admiralty,
Whitehall, S.W.1.
To. N.O. i/c Ramsgate.
From. Captn. Wharton. S.V.P.
Vinsin
Operation "DYNAMO".
Report on Officers.
evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk, the work of the
Whilst working under your command during the
following officer. was SO outstanding, that I wish to draw
their names to your special attention. Though I had do
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opportunity boats of seeing their work at Dunkirk itself, my duties
in turning round, and all which that involved,
gave me a clear indication of the storling merits of
these officers.
Lt. Cmdr. J. I. Miller, D.S.O., R.N.B.,, This officer
was indefatigable in his efforts to get his boats ready
to return to operations. The minimum of time was
required by him for rest, the maximum time humanly
possible being spent at Dunkirk, his first consideration
being to get ready to return. His cheerful bearing and
keenness infused all with whom he came in contact and 1
consider his example is worthy of consideration.
I have no doubt that his conduct on the
Dunkirk side was in keeping with that of the Base end.
Lt. Van Hemel. Royal Dutch Navy. This remarkable officer
He appeared to flourish on hard work with little 02" no sleep.
had his own motor boat which he brought from fortsmouth
and remained at Dunkirk four days working off the beaches,
and on Thursday 30th May. He left Ramsgate at dawn on 31st May,
at Dunkirk ferrying troops. de found fuel and food
On over there and so avoided delay in returning to the Base.
and his return he got his boat ready, had five hours sleep,
minimum his duration thereafter. I was greatly impressed were by
returned to Dunkirk. His stays in Ramsgate of the
inspiring and the work done by him of very great value.
manner and bearing and consider that his example was
Contd.,
suo.Lleutenant noyal savy.
The Captain's Secretary.
H.M.S. FERVENT.
RAMSGATE.